Consumer Portfolio ServicesCPSS +0.87%54 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.82 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 0.61. GuruFocus rates CPSS with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 418 Credit Services companies, Consumer Portfolio Services ranks better than 81.58% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Consumer Portfolio Services's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CPSS'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13 Med: 0.61 Max: 1.36
Current: 0.82
During the past years, Consumer Portfolio Services's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.36. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.61.
CPSS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than 81.58% of 418
companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 3.015
vs CPSS: 0.82
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.
Consumer Portfolio Services's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.221. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $11.37 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Consumer Portfolio Services (NAS:CPSS) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.
Consumer Portfolio Services Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
Consumer Portfolio Services Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Consumer Portfolio Services Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart
CPSS vs FOA, PMTS, MFIN: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, Consumer Portfolio Services's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Consumer Portfolio Services Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Consumer Portfolio Services's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Consumer Portfolio Services's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
Consumer Portfolio Services Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.82 mean?
Consumer Portfolio Services (CPSS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.82 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Consumer Portfolio Services and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 0.61. Over the past decade, Consumer Portfolio Services' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 1.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Consumer Portfolio Services ranks #77 out of 418 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 18.4%.
Is Consumer Portfolio Services' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Consumer Portfolio Services' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.82 is 34% above median its 10-year median of 0.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 1.36. The Credit Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.02. Consumer Portfolio Services' value of 0.82 is 72.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Consumer Portfolio Services ranks #77 out of 418 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Consumer Portfolio Services has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Consumer Portfolio Services' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to FOA and PMTS?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Consumer Portfolio Services ranks #77 out of 418 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Consumer Portfolio Services in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.02. Consumer Portfolio Services' value of 0.82 is 72.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Consumer Portfolio Services' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 1.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.61 vs. the industry median of 3.02, Consumer Portfolio Services has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Credit Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Credit Services companies is 3.02, based on 418 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Consumer Portfolio Services's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.82 is 72.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Consumer Portfolio Services and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Consumer Portfolio Services's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.82, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 0.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Consumer Portfolio Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Consumer Portfolio Services (CPSS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.10, compared to a current price of $9.30 — trading 2.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.82, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 0.61 and 72.8% below the Credit Services industry median of 3.02. Consumer Portfolio Services' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Consumer Portfolio Services (CPSS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.82 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Consumer Portfolio Services (CPSS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Consumer Portfolio Services stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.30 is trading 2.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.10.
GuruFocus considers Consumer Portfolio Services to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CPSS:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.82 (34% above median its 10-year median of 0.61)
GF Value™: $9.10 vs. price of $9.30 (2.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 72.8% below the Credit Services median (#77 of 418)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CPSS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Consumer Portfolio Services Inc is a U.S based company operating in the specialty finance sector. Its business is to purchase and service retail automobile contracts originated by franchised automobile dealers and, to a lesser extent by select independent dealers in the United States in the sale of new and used automobiles, light trucks, and passenger vans. Through its automobile contract purchases, the company provides indirect financing to the customers of dealers having limited credit histories, low incomes, or past credit problems, who it refers to as sub-prime customers. It serves as an alternative source of financing for dealers, facilitating sales to customers.
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